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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Folkestone

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Located by the sea, Southcliff Hotel offers a scenic retreat with 9 holes of golf and a charming terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of free self parking, luggage storage, outdoor furniture, banquet hall amenities for events and meetings.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rosemont - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

Hotel by the sea
The Southcliff Hotel provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
Room features
All 68 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 1 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Southcliff Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff Folkestone, Kent, UK
The Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff
The Southcliff Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Southcliff Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Southcliff Hotel?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Southcliff Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $58.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Southcliff Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 per day.

What time is check-in at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Southcliff Hotel located?

Located in Folkestone, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe and Leas Lift are also within 10 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Folkestone Harbour Station is 17 minutes.

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The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southcliffe

Great Staff- great hotel- Great area- will go again- very economical
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glynis

It was an older hotel with character.. Floors a little creaky and other residents very noisy the first night . Staff we very welcoming and helpful during our stay . We had a very basic room but comfortable enough good shower and extra pillow given upon request. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Perfect stopover before heading to Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for this price !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Lovely old building facing the sea, very quiet inside & outside, just 16 mins walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

The hotel was ok for what we needed, 12 blokes on a golfing trip don't have sophisticated tastes. My biggest complaint was parking, on the first night we couldn't find anywhere to legally park within half a mile, but after about 7pm, we moved our cars right outside the hotel for free parking till 8.00 the next morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay only. Extremely dated and room and bathroom needed major update. Bed however was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel room was clean, tidy and fresh looking. Rest of hotel looking its age and out dated. Took over half hour to locat a free parking spot in surrounding street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having work done at hotel so couldn't get a breakfast. Room was ok had to ask for someone to close windows .it was easy to reach were I was going so not to bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Lady very helpful, pity the property is somewhat needing attention. Considering a lot of homeless people are currently living there which is great for them and the property but is not necessarily conducive for travellers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to the town and harbour. Breathtaking views, lovely terrace area with sea views. Friendly and helpful staff always on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t let your initial vision put you off, the hotel looks very run down but is very clean and comfortable. We had a sea view which was nice however it also means you have the hotel front lighting shining through the curtains which isn’t ideal. We would stay again with more limited expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I been there two times now and didn’t get any problem and they even allowed dogs which is a bonus yes I recommend it’s really nice 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel requires complete renovation. Desperately needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

home from home

lovely three day stay to attend family event,no food available at hotel but no worries pleanty of places to eat nearby, its a bit dated but so are we and at least its not all grey and white it felt comfortable i would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely sea view

Although there was scaffolding on the building, we had a lovely sea view room. Decor was old, but it was clean and staff were very friendly and very helpful. We had a lovely 2 days thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night break

Sea view five star stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down, but cheap and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

A tired looking hotel but spotlessly clean and lots of painting going on. Breakfast was amazing with lots of choice and the staff were friendly and efficient. We had a lovely stay and wouldn’t hesitate in going back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Customer service great but no basic hot water

Unfortunately we have experienced a cold water so then the day after hot water so we could not have a shower at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was unablento have a shower as the water drbbled out out the shower head, really disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Not far from town parking was abit of a pain have to pay which it doesn’t save that on web and I paid extra for balcony but had no chairs to seat out there with was a shame
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When booking this hotel, it looked lovely. Unfortunately on arrival, it was clear that the pictures on here were taken many years ago! The room was clean but there a lots of bodge jobs done in the room. We met a couple of the obviously long term lodgers, one of who was aggressive towards us! One a positive, the staff were cheery, friendly and helpful. A beautiful costal walk is on your doorstep and the hotel is very near to the venue we attended last night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good, basic hotel for an overnight stop

Good, basic hotel. Excellent location on the cliffs close to the centre of Folkestone, but looking a bit run down internally. There is some on-street parking (paid) or a car park near by and on street parking is free overnight. There was building works going on when we stayed, with scaffolding over the building and blue protective film over the bedroom window which didn't do much for the view (over a car park).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024